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Isaiah 32:16–17

The Peace of God’s Reign

16 Then justice will dwell in the wilderness,

and righteousness abide in the fruitful field.

17 The effect of righteousness will be peace,

and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.

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Isaiah 32:16–17 — The New International Version (NIV)

16 The Lord’s justice will dwell in the desert,

his righteousness live in the fertile field.

17 The fruit of that righteousness will be peace;

its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.

Isaiah 32:16–17 — English Standard Version (ESV)

16 Then justice will dwell in the wilderness,

and righteousness abide in the fruitful field.

17 And the effect of righteousness will be peace,

and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.

Isaiah 32:16–17 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

16 Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness,

And righteousness remain in the fruitful field.

17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace;

And the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

Isaiah 32:16–17 — New Living Translation (NLT)

16 Justice will rule in the wilderness

and righteousness in the fertile field.

17 And this righteousness will bring peace.

Yes, it will bring quietness and confidence forever.

Isaiah 32:16–17 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

16 Then justice will dwell in the wilderness,

And righteousness remain in the fruitful field.

17 The work of righteousness will be peace,

And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.

Isaiah 32:16–17 — New Century Version (NCV)

16 Justice will be found even in the desert,

and fairness will be found in the fertile fields.

17 That fairness will bring peace,

and it will bring calm and safety forever.

Isaiah 32:16–17 — American Standard Version (ASV)

16 Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field. 17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence for ever.

Isaiah 32:16–17 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

16 And judgment shall inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness dwell in the fruitful field. 17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever.

Isaiah 32:16–17 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

16 Then justice will live in the wilderness, 

and righteousness will be at home in the fertile field. 

17 Then an act of righteousness will bring about peace, 

calm, and safety forever. 

Isaiah 32:16–17 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

16 Then justice will inhabit the wilderness,

and righteousness will dwell in the orchard.

17 The result of righteousness will be peace;

the effect of righteousness

will be quiet confidence forever.

Isaiah 32:16–17 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

16 Then justice will dwell in the wilderness,

and righteousness will live in the fruitful field.

17 And the work of righteousness will be peace,

and the work of righteousness, quietness and security forever.

Isaiah 32:16–17 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

16 In the desert and the rich farm lands

people will do what is right.

And they will treat one another fairly.

17 Doing what is right will bring peace and rest.

When my people do that, they will stay calm

and trust in the Lord forever.

Isaiah 32:16–17 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

16 Then justice will dwell in the wilderness

And righteousness will abide in the fertile field.

17 And the work of righteousness will be peace,

And the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.


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